Songwriting: meaning, definitions and examples

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songwriting

 

[ sɔŋˌraɪtɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

artistic creation

Songwriting is the process of creating lyrics and composing music for songs. It involves a combination of creativity, musical knowledge, and emotional expression. Successful songwriting often tells a story or conveys a message that resonates with the audience.

Synonyms

composing, lyric writing, music writing.

Examples of usage

  • He has a passion for songwriting and spends hours crafting new melodies.
  • The songwriting process can be both challenging and rewarding.
  • Many popular artists credit their success to their skills in songwriting.

Translations

Translations of the word "songwriting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 composição musical

🇮🇳 गाना लिखना

🇩🇪 Songwriting

🇮🇩 menulis lagu

🇺🇦 пісенна творчість

🇵🇱 tworzenie piosenek

🇯🇵 ソングライティング

🇫🇷 écriture de chansons

🇪🇸 escritura de canciones

🇹🇷 şarkı yazma

🇰🇷 작곡

🇸🇦 كتابة الأغاني

🇨🇿 psaní písní

🇸🇰 písanie piesní

🇨🇳 写歌

🇸🇮 pisanje pesmi

🇮🇸 lagasmið

🇰🇿 ән жазу

🇬🇪 სიმღერების წერა

🇦🇿 mahnı yazmaq

🇲🇽 escritura de canciones

Etymology

The term 'songwriting' is a blend of the words 'song' and 'writing.' 'Song' originates from the Old English 'sangu,' which means a piece of music, often with lyrics. The act of writing has its roots in the Old English 'writan,' meaning to scratch or to draw, indicating the creation of text. The practice of songwriting dates back to ancient times, where oral traditions played a significant role in how stories and cultural narratives were preserved through music. With the evolution of genres and styles of music, the importance of songwriting has only grown, leading to the establishment of songwriting as a prominent profession in the music industry during the 20th century. Today, it encompasses various approaches and techniques, allowing for immense diversity and innovation in musical expression.